FAQ

A few of the issues addressed in the book are examined: cheating,
paying students, crime.

The crime segment was interesting as statistics were actually used. I
didn't quite understand how the percentages were developed for why
crime decreased. I do find it interesting that Roe v. Wade is used to
explain the reduction of crime in the late 1980s.

I guess I didn't quite follow the sumo controversy too carefully. That
a match that doesn't much matter is "thrown" doesn't bother me. When an
NFL team has secured a spot in the playoffs, it often doesn't play its
stars in a meaningless end of season regular game. I liken the sumo
situation to that.

Freakonomics is thought provoking. For that, it is recommended. Treat
yourself to an interesting flick.

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